Class Policies

Vaccination Requirements

Dogs are required to be current on rabies, parvovirus and distemper vaccinations. We accept titers for dogs who cannot be vaccinated. Bordetella is also highly recommended. There are several diseases for which all dogs should be protected against. Rabies is a zoonotic disease (meaning it can be passed from animals to people) and can be fatal to both.  Parvo virus is an extremely tough virus that can live almost anywhere in the environment for years. When contracted by a dog, it destroys the dog’s intestines, often leading to death.  Since there are so many dogs coming through our classes, we must make sure that every one of them is protected against the most dangerous, but preventable, canine diseases — Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo virus.

Puppies should have their first vaccination before participating in class. All pets should be kept current on vaccinations in accordance with their pet’s licensed veterinarian’s recommendations. Please note:  if you are registering for the Puppy class, you may bring your most recent copy of vaccinations to orientation. Please send us a copy of what your puppy currently has with your registration.  

Yearly Bordetella vaccines and the Canine Influenza vaccine are highly recommended.  Any type of print out or statement indicating the dog’s vaccination record is acceptable. Please send us a photocopy, though, so we can keep it on file.  Once you’ve sent in one copy, you only need to send us updates.

Your dog must be free of illness and parasites, and in good health for class activities. You are welcome to attend class without your dog in the event your dog is ill or in season. Please do not attend class if your dog is vomiting, coughing, has a runny nose, or has diarrhea.

Dogs in Heat

Female dogs that go into heat while participating in class will be asked to set the class out until the next class session and pick up where you left off.

Pet Parent’s Obligation

You will receive educational material and written weekly lessons to be utilized at home between training. My class is to train YOU to train your dog. You should practice with your dog every day between classes in increments of 8 to 10 minutes at least twice a day. Dogs learn by consistency. You are learning how to communicate correctly and effectively with your companion.

 Refund Policy

Because we keep our classes small and consistent, we do not issue refunds or class credits for any reason. All Sales are final! When you enroll in a class you are reserving your spot and removing this spot for another person who wants to enroll. Each class is strictly limited to a number of dogs we allow to participate.

Please remember that you will NOT bring your dog with you to orientation. Orientation is for humans only.

Your First day of Class

All dogs weighing over 25 lbs. must be on a easy on a easy walk harness. For small to petite dogs and puppies  – We recommend harnesses.

4 ft. thick double sided leash for medium for medium & large breed. 4ft. regular nylon for small dogs and puppies.

Retractable Leashes  Choke collars, remote (shock) collars, and prong collars are strictly not permitted and nor allowed in class.

A large variety of interesting treats. You may also bring a favorite toy if your dog is extremely motivated by that toy.

Training Treat Pouch for easy access treating.

Absentee Policy

In fairness to everyone, and in an effort to keep class sizes consistent, if you miss a class- MAKE UP CLASSES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. 

In the event of bad weather your instructor will email, call you, and post closings on Facebook to cancel class. When class is cancelled for any reason, an additional week will be added to the end of your class.

Class Policies

 Training your Best Friend. LLC supports children who have an interest in dog training.  However, we are here to train Parents to train your dog. This is not a class or workshop for children. It is your job to work with your children at home.

• Children must be 16 years of age and accompanied by a parent.
• All owners must clean up after their dogs when on the premises of the facility.
• All dogs must remain on leashes when on premises.
• Female dogs in heat are not allowed in the building or on the training grounds. Owners may request a transfer to the next available class at no charge.
• Class time – Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can show you to your place. If you have questions that take longer than a few minutes for me to answer- please contact me the next business day by phone or email.
• Dogs are not allowed to touch their noses or interact when they enter the facility and classroom.
• Dogs are not allowed to participate in class without the proper equipment. No exception!
• You are expected to practice training skills at home. If you fail to practice on a consistent basis, do not expect your dog to progress as expected.
• Everyone in the family should be on board for the training.
• We are obsessed with keeping it clean and sanitized. To prevent accidents and soiling- we require that upon your arrival – please take your dog out for pee break before entering the facility.
• We will give you & your pup a break after 20 minutes during training class to allow your dog to replenish by drinking water we supply.
• If at any time during class, you feel your dog needs to relieve himself, please take him/her outside. We will not be offended. Dogs get thirsty during class from eating salty treats and drinking water and need to relieve themselves.
• We want you to enjoy class and have fun training. At the same time, we need your full attention. We will demo each cue three times to show you how to perform it correctly. Please do not jump ahead and begin training your pup until I instruct you to do so. I will make out way around the group to specifically work with you and your dog.
• I am a 100% positive trainer. If I see you rough handle your dog, we will speak up. I will not tolerate any form of punitive handling in our class. You are here to learn to train your dog in a humane way, which is the only way to train your pet.